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of mailing, this signal ehOuldbe ornitted,nre
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General Assembly.
The General Assembly of the Presbyterian
'Church in the United States of America will hold
its next meeting in the First Presbyterian church,
New Orleans, at 11 o'clock A.. M., on Thursday,
the 6th of May next, and will be opened with a.
sermon by the Rev. Courtlaud Van Rensselaer,
D.D., Moderator .of, the last Assembly. ,
Seir The Committee of Commissions will meet
in the Lecture room of the chniels, on the Wednes
day evening' preceding, at 8 o'clock, to receive
Voutmisaions, and ors Thursday morning, the day
of the meeting, at 9 o'clock, forthe same purpose.
JOHN Larruums Stated Clerk,-
ALEXANDSB T:MoGILL, Permanent Clerk..
P. S.—Stated Clerks of Presbyteries are re.
spectfully requested to make out their lists of per
sons entitled to the Minutes on a separate sheet,
and to send that, together with moneys for the
Minutes, to G. S. VAN Gmutif., Esq.„Philadel.
:Treasurer of the General Assembly.
,
A daimon Burorp.—The Presbyterian
church at Harrisburg, Pa., was destroyed by
;fire' on the night of March 28th. It was a
beautiful and valuable building. Four dwel
lings adjacent were also destroyed.
MRS. MARY lIRECICINRIDGB.—This
excellent lady, the mother of. Drs: John,
Robert J., and William L. Breekinridge,
died at Louisville, Ky., on the 26th of
March, aged ninety years.
Mir. JAMES M. Brooms, of Abseoorn,
N. 3., died• week before last, after a short
'illness. His funeral occurred on 'March
'26th; just one week after his marriage: He
was a laborious and acceptable minister aged
thirty-three years.
Princeton Review.
The April number of the Quarterly is
marked with its usual, ability. It contains—
.'" Hofmann's Prophecy and Fulfillment ;
11., Confucianism ; Butler's Lectures
on Ancient Philosophy; IV., Sketch of
Western Pennsylvania; V.', Haven'i Mental
Philosophy; VI., The Providential Gov
ernment of God; V 11.,, The Church Mem
bership of Infants; VIII., Brownson's De
velopment of Himself. Short Notices'. Lit
erary Intelligence
The Theolegleal and. 14terary Jonrnal.
The contents of the April number are—l.
The Inspiration of the Scriptures—Objec
tions to it Refuted; IL Notes on Scripture
—Acts, chapters, ii and iii—; 111. The
`Glorified and Unglorified Race during the
Millennium; IV. Mr. Hudson's Doctrine of
a Future State; V. God the Supreme Die
looser and Moral Governor; VI. Dr: Living_.
`stone's Travels in Africa'; VII.
.A Designs
.tion and Exposition of the Figures of Isaiah,
'chapter xliii; VIII. Dr. Barclays City of
'the Great King; IL Literary and Critical
Noticati..
' TtiOeit at Bowl&leg, Pa.
recently
, attended 'a
Concert of altered'
iuusic in the church at Sewickley, and were
exceedingly ,gratified. The main piece was
to The Cantata of Daniel." The leader, it.
P. Nevin, Esq.,-is : n member of the congre
gationeas were, also nearly the whole com
ipanYy of Nome 'thirty.ladies and gentlemen.
Wevitnilerstood they been practising on
the piece for some weeks, 'and we could not
but think.how much more .exalted and re
fining it was, thus to spend• the Winter eve
nings, than to waste them in idle gossip,
the play, or the corrupting dance.
Daily Paper Dzwing theasseiibly,
The editor - of . 'the Tree Witness proposes
to publish . it DAILY, during the sessions of
the General Assembly, ,giving reliable re
ports, and on a page such as will conform to=
the minutes as, usuallkpublished. 'He of
fers it at fifty cents, and as a large list will
be needed to meet the expenses , he requests
every minister to lay the matter before his
congregation, and "expects. every delegate
to come with a long list of subscribers."
It voula give us pletieure to' be exten
sively employe&in this, agency,. Let Pitts
burghers and Alleghenians leave their named
and payment at our office, as early as practi
cable; 'and let our country friends send
to us.
Be Censiderato.,
We have regularly appropriated to Obitu
ary notices more space than is customary in
religious papers; but they have, notwith
itanding this, so a'ccumulated that an extra
space, to the extent of- nearly fourcolumns,
is occupied this week, on' our fourth page..
Cannot' brethien—for our Ministerial'breth
ran write most of them--oan they,not write .
briefly?
What shall we do ? If we publish to such
an extent, readers "are - displeased. 'lf we
refuse to publish, the,mourning , friends are
displeased. If we abbreviate, the writers
are displeased. And to abbreviate is a con
sumption of time, and a responsibility also,
with which we should not be taxed. `
In many cases, no notice beyond the,
neighborhood is needed; in most others,
three lines should be enough; , a few might
require five lines; audit must be something
singular, when more than ten lines are re
glared. What we say here was the editor's
practice in the many years , of his pastorate,
in a very large charge; and:he is.not aware
that he' ever" gave 'the slightest :offence,• by
either hie silence or his briiity. Do`hi
considerate: ,
Home and Foreip Record.
The long missionary letter, last week, ex
cluded our notice of the Record, as well as
several other things of which we bad notes.
We now present a few items relative to our
Boards; that is, the working Agencies of the
Church in the carrying on of her general
interests.
The Secretary of this Board, thoughtful
and provident as he is industrious and ener
getic, advises the Presbyteries so to arrange
their missionary fields, if possible, that
there shall be diminished demands upon the
Treasury. This may be done by, in some
cases, recommending less appropriations, or
by taking the stronger missionary churches
off the Board, or by uniting two churches in
one pastorate. The reason for this request
is, that the claims of the Pacific coast, and
of the Territories, and of some of the newer
States, are peculiarly urgent. The seeds of
Gospel truth must be planted early, that the
Ohnroh may grow with the population.
With a country, as with a human soul, early
life is the precious time in which.to give
every good thing the right direction.
The Treasury has been happily replen
ished, so as to meet the demands upon it for
the year; but there is not such a surplus as
will authorize an increase oflappropriations.
True, there should be an ineetne. adequate
to all demands, but the Board can wisely
promise only what they are duly,authorized
to expect.
RampTs for February: at Philadelphia, sl4,k
188; at Louisville, $3,569.
The .year, id tliis Board, terminates with
April, i and their last act is to vote the quar
terly appropriation to the candidates. But
they have not mousy enough. Shall they
borrow ? Or will delinquent and deficient
churches promptly send in their proper
quota ? Or must the young men either give
up study, or make boarding bills which •they
• cannot pay? Let every pastor's, and elder's,
and Christian's conscience answer. To com
mit the Word to faithful men, able to teach,
is , a duty incumbent on the Church.
RumpTs in February: at Philadelphia, $7;841;
at Pittsburgh, 4474 ; at •Loniseffie, $647.
FOREIGN MISSIONS.
From AFRICA, CHINA, and the INDIAN
• •
MISSIONS, the information is cheering, but
nothing of very special interest has occurred.
INDIA.—The latest dates received, are
from Lodiana, to Dec. 23d.
The members of the Lodiana mission were gen
erally well, and most of them were pursuing their
work in quietness and peace. - Dr. Campbell re.
marks a "We had a moat delightful meeting at
Ambala. After 'all the dangers that surrounded
us, every miskdonary but brother Lowenthal, at
Peshawar, was present. This seemed most won
derful to us all, and I trust our hearts were filled
with sincere gratitude. The Lord did not permit
a hair to fall from• the head of any of us, or of our
native flocked Our hearts were full of sorrow,
however, for our dear brethren at Futtehgurh.
But theirearthly sufferings are now over, and an
eternity of heavenly joys are before them. Our
Prospects are now brightening, and we hope a
time of great emcees is before us. We, want
missionary help, and this is stilt more required to
fill 'the breaches in the lower missions; and to
build up ,its ruins." All these letters speak in
hopeful terms of the speedy restoration of quiet.
ness and peace to the country.
DONATIONS in . February, $29,411.
BOARD OF PUBLICATION.
'The Colportage fund is still in great need;
and it is hoped that many payments, for it,
will be made to the Secretary, who expects
to be at the Geeeral Assembly.
The Confession of Faith, in German, is
passing through the press, and will soon be
ready for circulation.
The letters Of "L. N. D." on Baptism, the
Record speaks not of; but we, have a copy
on our table, neatly executed. We have
had many letters otinquiry, turd& subject.
Time seemed long to the anxious.
Ricamrs--=Donations, February 11th to March
16th, $1;966; Bales, Feb. Ist to 27th, $6,641.
This - Cause has not yet become a favorite
with our, people, and we are sorry to be
obliged to say, that the contributions do not
indicate a growing zeal. But the Comniittee
labor industriously, 'and accomplish a great
amount of good, with their slender means.
,
They say : • .
The worker the Committee has been chiefly
among the very needy. This appears from the
fact that The churches aided were, generally very
small: During the two years ands half the pres.
eta Committe have been at work, they have made'
appropriations to one hundred and ninety-one
churches. Ftilly one-half of these had less than
thirty members, and only thirty.ftve had over fifty
members. The inexpensive CharaCter ofthehouses,
built, also provel the same thing. Though build
ing materials have, in many places, been very
high, only forty of the one• hundred , and ninety
one churches cost over twenty-five hundred dol
lars.
From all the facts that we can gather, we are
compelled to 'believe that oneWth of all the
churches of Our denomination are without a house
of Worship. From leis than two-thirds of our
Presbyteries we have received the names of four
hundred and fifty such churches., . 4
There is evidently great need; and two
thousand five hundred of our churches have
done nothing yet I Do; not the . liberal de.
vise liberal things ?
Rai:same - in February: St; Louis, $1,474; at
Philadelphia, $451; at Pittsburgh,, $80; at
Cineinnati,.s2s9.
We were surprised - at seeing, in one of our
city papers, last week, a " certificate .. " of a
reprehensible character, with some honored
names appended. We are pleased now to
be able, authoritatively, to correct the mis
statement, by publishing the following
The subscribers having seen .a certain eertifi
fate, issued by the American Systeinatio Ilene&
cense Society, and , purporting to be signed by its
*Moors, beg heave to state that they entirely dis
approve of its terms, and that the fete similes of
their navies were annexed to it without their con
sent. -
-
At a 'meeting of the'Managers of the Society,
at which none of the subscribers were present, a
card and a circular were presented and referred
to a Committee "
,to take order." That Commit
tee, supposing that under this resolution they
had full authority, caused the names of the un
dersigned officers of the Society to be thereto
affixed, without their knowledge, consent or au
thority. M. W. BALDWIN, President,
Geo. H. STUART, Vice President.
J. R. TAYLOR, Rec. Seep.
Philadelphia, March 31, 1858. ,
- - -
FEMALE SEMINARY AT - STERMENVILLE,
ONIO.77The Twenty-Ninth Annual Cata
logue, contains the names , of one hundred
aid sevanty-tiro ,pnpils. Simmer 'Session
Mae_ hundred eight, Wintei Session one
:~ w
DOMESTIC MISSIONS
BOARD OF EDUCATION.
CUURCR EXTENSION:
Important ..Information.
CARD
rHE PRESBYTER AN BANNER AND ADVOCATE.,
Revivals.
CONCORD, PA.—Forty-five persons were
recently added to this church on examine.
tion, of whom twelve received baptism. See
letter of Rev. Mr. Coulter.
KITTANNING, PA.—We learn that a
precious work of grace is in progress here.
HA.B.RISVILLE, PA.—The church of Am
ity, under the pastoral care of Rev. j. P.
Boyd, has been also refreshed. Twenty
three have recently been idded'to the chn#l3.
on ekamination, six of Akem heads of fami
lies, and five were baptized.
RORRSBURG, PA.—We learn that Rev.
G. W. Newell's charge, at this place has
been greatly blessed. Forty-one persons
were added to the communion, more than
doubling the number of members..
BLOOMSBURG AND NEW COLUMBIA ) PA.
—These churches, under the care of Rev.
D. 3. Waller, are sharing in the dispense
tions of God's grace. The pastor writes:
"We have had a season of refreshing in
my church, but have not had our communion
yet I have an interesting meeting in pro
gress at New Columbia. About twenty pro
fess hope in Christ I baptized four adults
last evening. We rejoice that the Lord has
not made us as Gilboa, in this time' of gra
cious visitation, but has caused, at least, the
dew of Hermon to fall upon us!!
IripTANA, PA.—See letter of Mr. McEl
wain. Since the date of that letter we learn
that the work still continues.
FREEPORT AND SLATELIOK, PA.—The
good work in these congregations continues.
A letter from the pastor will appear next
week.
CLINToNvrim, PA.- , A letter speaking
of the work of grace in this church is re.
°dyed, after our space is all occupied.
Going to the Assembly.
There is quite an inquiry as to the routes
of travel to New'Orleans. The Trite Wit
ness publishes the following: ..
" A Committee of the Presbytery of New
Orleans, has solicited the main lines of Rail
roads and Steamboats leading to this city, to
grant-free return tickets to the, delegates to
the General Assembly, which will convene
on the 6th of May. The request ,in most
oases (so far as known,) has 'been akeerfully
granted. We have received, thus: far, but
three refusals, viz : Michigan Central Rail
road, from Chicago to Detroit; the Michi
gan, Southern and Northern Indiana, from
Chicago to Toledo; and'the Georgia Railroad,
from Atlanta to Augusta.
"We fed authorized to publish the fol
lowing
GENERAL ARRANGEMENTS:
Members of the Assembly will, pay full
fare coming to this city; but on their
return they will receive certificates that will
pass 'them free over the same lines.
TIME AND ROUTES OP TRAVEL,-
"From New York via Washington City,
Richmond, Wilmington, N. C., Augusta,
Macon, Columbus, Ga., Montgomery, thence
by steamboats to - New Orleans, about six and
a 'half day's. Fare $4B. Brethren can rest
over Sabbath at Montgomery or Mobile and
reach here before the opeuing sermon.
From New York via Richmond, Lynch
burg Abincrb 'l don Va Knoxville Chattanooga
,
Tenn., Huntsville, Ala., and Memphis,
Tarat., thence by , steamboat to New Orleans,
in seven days. New York via Philadelphia
and Pittsburgh, or via Baltimore, Parkers
burg, Wheeliug, Cincinnati or Indianapolis,
to Cairo; or to St. Louis or Louisville; or
frOm New York via Niagara Falls, Buffalo
or Erie, &a., Detroit, Chicago, and Cairo,
thence by steamboats to New Orleans, in
seven days; fare $52. Can rest over Sab
bath at Memphis, and rem% here Thursday
night, or stop at. Vicksburg or Natchez and
arrive here 'Wednesday. From Chicago via
Cairo five and a half days.
" From St. Louis or Louisville about six
lays-4rom Cairo four and a half days.
tt Fares on all the through ticket lines,
from $4B to $54 from New York to New
Orleans.
" No extra charge for board or meals on
any of our Southern steamboats.
" For any
,further information, address
Rev. Randolph, A. 'DeLancey, Chairman
Committee 197 Camp Street, New Orleans.
The St. Louis Presbyterian contains the
following card
"Delegates to the General Assembly, to
meet at New. Orleans, are hereby informed
that the St. Louis, Packets will convey them
at half the, regular price of the passaie.
We make this statement on the , authority of
Gen. N. Ranney, Agent ,for the Railroad
Line of Packets. For. further directions,
they , will please, on arriving at St. Louis, to
call on the subscribers,
The New Orleans Committee inform us
that they hope to 'arrange with a Louisville
packet to take the members, agreeing to
stop during the Sabbath. If the arrange
`ment shall, be made, we expect information
by telegraph, and shall circulate it as early
as practicable.
The prospect of a steamer from this place
is not very bright, but still, the thing may
be accomplished. And members ,ean bear
to, contemplate; as doubtful; because they,
cannot lose-muchby a disappointment. They
can take the cars hence, to Louisville, St.
Louis, or . Cairo, in due time, just as though'
they had cherished no hopes of shipping
here.
The railroad fare from here to Louisville
is $12.75, to St. Louis or to Cairo $19.50.
The boat fare from the latter places will be,
to members, $l5. To stop off on the Sab
bath will, consume the evening of. Saturday,
and possibly much of. Monday,;-and subject
the traveler to an expense of $5 to $B.
A prudent arrangement as to time 'would
require passengers, by rail, to leave here
for Louisville, or St. Louis, on Tuesday
morning, (27th,) and for Cairo on Wednes
day morning. And we would advise rather
twelve hours sooner than that much later.
The morning hour is 3.30 on one road, and
6.00 on the other.
Death of Rev. Isaac N. Shannon.
The klowing letter announces the depart=
toe of this good brother, to the rest and joy
which.await all the faithful servants of Jesus
Christ
COSHOCTON, OHIO,
March 31st 1858.
DZAB. DOCTOR to-day attended the
funeral: of ourbrother, Bev. Isaac N. Shan
non who departed.this,life yesterday Tues
day, March 30th. Prather graduated at
Jefferson Oollege,,Pa., is 7.846;. and' havin
subsequently" studied ireoldgfafkrineston,
KEITH; & WOODS."
was settle& first as pastor of the Second
Presbyteriin church orNew Brunswick, N.
; afterwards at Terre Haute, Indiana; and
last of all, so far as the work of the ministry
is concerned, spent several months as stated
supply and pastor.elect of the church at Mt.
Vernon, ,Ohio., He left the last - nained
place about a year ago, because of impaired
health ; - and with the exception of the time
spent in a trip. to Kentucky, and another to
lowa, he has been since that time at his
father's house, near Keene, Ohio, from
which., plane his„, soul went to ,its heavenly
Pithei lionfie on high: His deitivwas an
eminently easy and peaceful one. His dis
ease was consumption. He was thirty.seven
years of age • unmarried; a preacher of
more than ordinary attainments and ability.
He left notes and dates in the charge of the
pastor of the Keene church, Rev. R. W. Mar
quis, (who preached his funeral sermon,) to
be placed by him in the hands of his old
Preceptor, father Hervey, of Martinsburg,
Ohio, wherewith to prepare a fitting obituary
notice. lam yours,truly,
m. E. HUNT,
Pastor Pres. ds., Coshocton, Ohio.
EASTERN SUMM A R Y.
BOSTON AND NEW ENGLAND.
The Legislature has adjourned, after be
stowing commendable attention on the busi
ness before it. A.bill was passed
,authori
zing the Supreme Court to order, in equity,
a separation of the Divinity School from
Harvard College. The Universalists have
had a College in existence for six, years at
Somerville, with a President and four Pro
fessors. This Institution *as founded en
tirely by the efforts of this denomination,
and for'the advancement and dissemination
of its, peculiar tenets. Application was
Made to the Legislature for an appropriation
of $30,000; but the grant was refused. A
similar fate happened to the applicatien by
thnMethodists for $20,000, to aid in the
restoration of Wilbraham Academy, 'lately
destroyed" by fire.
The appointment of Mr. Putnam, as
Successor to ;Judge Loring, meets with •gen
eral approbation. He is said to be a good
lawyer., and a *most excellent Man. . •
An opportune and valuable addition to
the Ecclesiastical and Religious Literatuti
of this
,regiokia about to be made by the
Congregational ;Board of Publication; in the"
- hound Historical Sketches of the Congre
gational Churches of Massachusetts, by , Dr.
Joseph S. Clark. These sketches 'appeared
originally in the 'cOluriis of the Congrega
tionalist, but have now received considera
ble additions in the form of notes. The
book will have a wide circulation among the
many sons and daughter's of New England
dispersed thronghout the land.
The Puritan .Recorder, continues to call
attention to the amount of Unemployed
Ministerial Talent in this vicinity, while
there are such loud and'urgent calls for pas
torem , ,
in so ani`places. That paper refers
to ihe efforts of Gov. Slade, in furnishing
the -West with female teachers, and suggests
that a similar method in sending into the in
terior, some of the ministers now withoutpas
toral charge, may not be unworthy
,of con
sideration.
The Showers of Grace that have fallen
so plentifully here, have as yet only pene
trated a little - beneath the surface. While
many persons have been awakened, made
thoughtful and prayerful, and large: numbers
have been hopefully converted, the vast
multitudes are still untouched. This is evi
dent from some of the facts that have been
made public in the,prayer-meetings..lt was
stated that on a recent Saturday night, an
actual count was made of the persons visit
ing the lagar beer saloons between' sundown
and midnight, and they were found to
amount to the astonishing number of fifteen
thousand--mostly young men and boys'from
, fourteen years and upwards ! This is truly
alarming, and showe most conclusively the
greatness of the work yet to be accomplished,
and the continued need orfaith, prayer, and
zeal; , while the present is a most favorable
opportunity for reaching all classes of the
community, and saving those greatly exposed
'to manifold temptations. There does not
seem to be any diminution in the religious
interest; • the prayer-meetings are as well at
tended, and the meetings are as full as ever.
The Old South chnrch, as in former days, is
the, great centre of attraction. The morn
ing and noon.prayer-meetings, in the chapel
of this church, are as well attended as ever.
The meeting of every' Monday morning is
devoted chiefly to the reception of religious
intelligence. ,
Amherst College' is now blessed with a
precious revival. ' The whole College is pen
etrated with the work, but there Beans to be
a remarkable operation of the Holy Spirit on
the hearts and consciences of individuals,
whereby each one is brought to see and con
sider his Personia relations'to Gpd as an im
mortal soul. '
The Rev. Sabin Ainsworth, for seventy
four years pastor of the Congregational
chinch at Jeffrey, N. H., his at length
fallen asleep, agedcup hundred'years, seven ,
months, and twenty-eight,days. This is not,
only a remarkable instance of longevity, but
also of the length of a pastorate.
Prof. E. A. Andrews, L.L.D., well
known among scholars from his Latin Lexi
con, died last week at New Britain, Conn.,
in the severity-first year of his age. For
some time he had been actively engaged in
the revision of his Lexicon, which will be
carried on, along with that of his other works,
by the members of his family.
Throughout the whole of New England a
great work of gime seems in progress;
Christians are revived, and multitudes are
converted.
Oce of the pastors of Hertford, Conn.,
says that within the last four or five weeks
more than One Thousand Persons have
called on him to converse on the subject of
religion I This reminds one of Whitefield's
week in Londoc, when he received a thou
sand letters from persons anxious about their
lOW :YORK
Last week evinced a mere decided int
, •
,proilententin the Tone of Business ; although'
'dn'partrimitiof rade still laitgulah.
Money is abundant, but the stock market is
heavy, and prices rule very low. Auction
sales continue to be large. Wheat and.flour
have not improved in price.
The Mayor appears determined to Rid the
City of its " fighting men,'" or at least com
pel them to seek concealment. This is
well; for the last twelve months have brought
to light the fact of the existence in the
midst of this city of a large class of men of
remarkably fine physical developments, whose
businbei Was that of professional bullies, or
the-aiders and abettors of such, governed.by
rules and principles acknowledged among
themselves as superior to all other authority.
A number of them have been apprehended,
and the investigations connected with, their
case may lead• to the discovery of others.
This .city is infested with a class of Pro-,
fessional Beggars who are abundantly able
to labor, but who depend on. the offerings of
charity for a liveli6od. The laws are very
strict against such, and to enforce them is a
most palpable duty; otherwise we offer a
premium to idleness and injure the really
deserving.
The Free _dragons of this city have deter
mined to erect a suitable monument to the
memory, of the ; late Dr. Kane, to be placed
in some conspicuous part of the city.
The Anti-Lecompton Victory was received
with the greatest exultation by the opponents
of the Administration. One hundred and
twenty guns were fired on the battery, and
in the evening there was a grand display of
fire wOrks in the Park. In this pyrotechnic
display, the names of Messrs. Hoskin and
Clarke, members from the city, who voted
with the majority, were displayed most con-
spicuously. .
The Book Publishers' Trade Sales began
very encouragingly, with the usual number
of purchasers, and at fair prices.
The American Bible Society will soon
have the Committee on Versions full again.
The Rev. Drs McLeod, Goodrich, McClin
tock, and Smith, have accepted the appoint
merit: to the Committee. The Rev. Dr.
Turner has declined foi reasons mentioned
in, his letter of 'resignation, and the Rev.
Dr. Bethune orr 'amount of numerous per
sonal engagement& During the last few
months the receipts of this Society have
been much larger than, was anticipated, when
the unusual pressure is taken into account.
The American Bible Society has a strong
hold upon the affections of the American
Church and the American people, and now
that it has returned to the original object for
which it was established, .true friends ,will
remain firm in their attachment and active
in efforts for its prosperity.
Newsboys crying papers, have frequently
been great annoyances at the doors of some
of the churches; but a policeman is now
regularly detailed to attend at the door of .
every place of public worship, to prevent
disturbance of any kind, along the street in
the immediate vicinity.
More active efforts are now put forth than
at any previous time for" the spiritual benefit
of Policemen. . The policemen of the Sev
enteenth Ward, with their pious chief, Capt.
Hartt, at their bead, have solicited the min
isters in that Ward to ''hold religious Meet
ings for their benefit And a meeting has
actually been held in Dr. Hiccox' church,
which was crowded withpolicemen and their
families.
A Series of Meetings was held in the
Presbyterian church, on Grand Street, of
which Dr. Thompson is pastor, at 4 o'clock
in the afternoon, intended especially for the,
instruction and direction of those who have
been awakened. The list preachers were
the Rev. Drs. Spring, Thompson, and Krebs,
and the Rev. T.
~Ralstow Smith. These
meetings will be continued for several weeks
in other churches.
The "Revival" is still the prevailing
subject of conversation, and there does not
appear to be any appreciable decrease in the.
interest. Prayer-meetings are as numerous,
and the attendance is as good as ever. It is
to be regretted, that in , the midst of so'
much that is cheering, persons of warm
hearts, but without much experience, should
introduce and report matters that may well
be denominated " spots in our feasts."
Such are the reports of the prayer asked
and offered for Mr. Benton ; of the conver
sion of Edwin Forest,: " the greatest actor
in America." And the • requests for prayers
for the ,conversion of distinguished person
ages, as Archbishop • Httghes, President
Buchanan, and others, are objectionable, not
in themselves, but in the manner in which
they are presented. These improprieties are
confined to a few, but brought forward in such
a way as to attract much attention.' TO
avoid the introduction of ofap-trap, as the
world now goes, even in the holy concerns
of religion, requires much care. In the
meantime a great work is doing, and prayer
and faith are needed as much as ever, and
also sound doctrinal preaching. Never was,
there a greater necessity for a careful, able,
and Scriptural unfolding of the way of sal
vation.
I;EEILADELPHIA.
- After the consolidation of the City and.
County, the whole district was placed under
The Surveillance of an Energetic Police.
Ilut the farmers and residents of the country
objected to this, because they said it was
unnecessary in the country, and added great
ly to the expenses. To gratify them, the
Police was withdrawn froth them. And
now the consequences are appearing in the
;rapid and alarming increase of incendiarism,
without any protection from an efficient de
teetive corps, organized within the limits of
the City proper. Last week, a number of
barns were burned, evidently the work of
prowling incendiaries. And great regret is
expressed for the want of protection.
' The Medical Department of the Univer
sity has sent forth another addition to the
medical ranks, amounting to, one, hundred
and forty-five. At the time of graduation
the rash for seats was so great, 60'4 was
found necessary to close the doors"'half an
hoiir befoie file - opening of the exercises.
The introductory prayer was made by the
Rev. Albert Barnes, and the address to the
graduating class was delivered brDr. Leidy.
Lett week, the, Rey., Dudley .A..
Preached in Jayne's Hall, from Ex. x : 12.
At the close of the sermon, young men wil
ling to undertake the conducting of prayer
meetings in different parts of the cab, were
invited to come forward and subscribe their
names; a, large number did se. Of the
meeting in this Hail, a country pastor thus
writes to us
" I was at the first prayer-rneeting.in -the
large apartment of Jayne's Hall, Philadel
phia. It was truly a solemn assembly. The
Spirit of God seemed to preside and influence
each, heart. Would to God the gracious
work might proceed, until it should be
crowned with the Millennial glory of our
mighty Redeemer, and that every eye might
speedily behold HIM, their soul's chief be
loved I"
The meetings have been removed to the
Sansom Street church, in the vicinity of the
Girard House, owing to the fact that that Hall
had been previously engaged for a Catholic
Fair, that will last two. weeks.
The Independent Presbyterian church, of
which Dr. Chambers is pastor, is said to be
the largest in the city. At a late Commun
ion, one thousand pdrsons sat at the Lord's
table together.
All denominations are interested, more or
less, in the present awakening, and great
desire is felt for a deeper and more powerful
work than has yet been experienced.
Ecclesiastical.
Rev. O. H. Blinzin, of Ohio Presbytery,
being about to take charge of the church
in Wapello; lowa, desires to be addressed
accordingly.
Bev. SAMUEL PATTERSON'S Post Office ad
dress is changed from Uhrioksville, Tus
cantina County, Ohio, to Deersville, Har
rison County, Ohio.
Rev. J.T. ADAMS' Post Office address is
changed from New Berlin, Pa., to Mifflin
burgh, Pa.
Rev. J. W. MoKrNrukrei Post <Office ad
dress is changed from Wellsburg, Va., to
Frankfort Springs, Beaver County, Pa.
ReV. ALEXANDER HEBERTOI 4 7" has removed
from Williamsport, Pa.,' to Media, Dela-
ware County, Pa. Correspoudentsu and
publishers will please note the change.
Rev. B. E. COLLINS' Post Office address is
changed froca. Mosbannon, Centre County,
Pa.,'to "Shirleysburg, Huntingdon Coun
ty, Pa.
Rev. STUAR'r ROBINSON has eipressed his
intention to accept the call to the Second
church, Louisville, Ky.
Rev- J. W. Runstz has, : on account of ira
paired health, resigned the charge of the
church in Vincennes, Ind., and will short=
ly remove to South Hanover Ind.
Rev. WILLIAM M. BASE% having leave of
absence from his church in Austin, will
speml . some time in Huntsvilld, Texas,
preparing for the; press "The 'Life and
Labors'of Rev. Daniel Baker, D.D."
For the Presbyterian Bennet; and Advocate.
Convention at Xenia; Ohio.
XENL9 I 0., Mareh 29, 1858.
MR. EDITOR :—Qur town has been favored
with one of these . " great prayer-meetings," .
which have become so frequent in these
good times.
A Convention of the ministers, elders, and
members of the: Associate, Associate Re
forme4 and Reformed Presbyterian Church
es for the " purposes of joint prayer to
: Heaven for its promise& blessings, and of
advising. with each other in : regard to the
interests of religion," met on the evening of
the 24th inst., (March,) in the Associate
Reformed church 'of this place. The num-.
ber of strangers present I have not ascer
tained ; but believe the attendance was larger
than anticipated. Dr. Frailly, of Alle
gheny,, was , chosen to preside, assisted; by
several Vice Presidents.
The exer*es consisted of short addresses,
reading the. Scriptures, prayer, and praise.
Of course the Psalms in the old version were
used exclusively. The following topics were
discussed
1. The true idea of , a. revival.
2. Indications of the need.
3. Encouragements to hope for a revival.
4. Causes of the present deadness of. the
Church.
5. Sins of the day, as impeding the pro
gress of religion.
6. Means of promoting a revival. ..
7. Necessity of, the influence of the Holy.
Spirit.
8. Evidences of a true revival.
9. Revival of religion essential to the,suc
seas of missions.
10., Aspects of Divine Providenne toward
the Church' and the world.
The first topic was discussed in an open
ing address by Dr. Young, of Oxford, Ohio.
His address was founded on 2. Ph. iv : 11
—l3. Dr. Young is a fine pulpit orator,
Ad exhibits an admirable spirit.
Extended addresses were also made by
Drs. Wilson, of Cincinnati, Rodgers, of Al : -
legheny, and Prof. Wylie, of Philadelphia.
The address of. Dr. Rodgers was a searching
and faithful showing of the "indications of
the need of a revival." The Rev. M.
Blair, of New York, took an, active part in,
the proceedings. > Mr. Blair is a fluent and
powerful speaker;. a man of _great energy
and zeal, and, I believe, is regarded by his
brethren , as, having rather too much, go-a
leaditiveriess. Christians of all denomina
tions attended, and the house was crowded
diming all the, sessions of the Convention.
An exCellent spirit animated the proceed
ings generally. The prayers were fervent,.
and the addresses animated and, earnest.
Bat one thing mimed to impair, the good
feeling and mar the beauty of the meeting,
viz., an exciting discussion, of perhaps an
hour's continuance, on Slavery.
,The effect
was most unhappy on the devotional feelings
of those present. When this subject was
introduced by the Business Committee, as
one of the sins of the day, we felt it to be
as ill-timed step, and the result proved it so.,
It was soon apparent, that a diversity of
views were held even among these brethren
on this difficult and exciting subject.
A lengthy resolution was received (and
that, too, after it had been agreed that no res
olutions shOuld be offered,) and directed to be
incorporated in the address to the churches,
which, if we mistake not its tone, is some.
what after the prayer of the
_Pharisee, and
contains a reflection, far from charitable, on
their brethren of other Churches.
We regard the action of the Convention
as indicating a tendency to extreme views on
this subject. As was., remarked by more
than one of the members, gg it gives an un
due prominence to the, subject.' With this
single exception, the spirit and doings of the
Convention were happy, and, we doubt not,
will result in much good. One brother re-
Marked it was tits moat' 'Conven-
tion of the age. We were not able to sr , ,,
in what respect it was entitled to superiority
over those that have gone before it. It d 0 ,3
undoubtedly, constitute an era in the history
of, these Churches, and is a pleasing indica
tion of progress and of greater efficiency in
advancing the cause of the Redeemer. I t
also augurs well, we think, for union,whi e h
we believe, was one end in view in c a lli ng '
it at this time in this place. The inftaeuee
of the Convention on the interest of reli g i on
in this place, we think, has been happy.
number of the ,brethren attended a u n i on
prayer-meeting, now being held daily i n t h e
lecture room of the Presbyterian church, a n d
cheered and aided us by their presence and
counsel.
There is now a delightful state of Wk.
here. Oar meeting this morning was crowd.
ed, and four young men rose and asked the
prayers of God's people. I never witnesied
more marked indications of the presen ce
God's Spirit. May the Lord continue the
good work here and everywhere. w,
For theTreebyterian Banner and. Advocate.
Revival at Indiana, Pa.
INDIANA PA., March 24th, ISSB.
REV. D. Moirelerav, D D. e—Dear Bro.;
—I have thought that perhaps it is due to
the cause of Christ, to give a short account
to the readers of the Banner, of the c or k
of grace now in progress at Indiana.
Early in November last, the usual pastor
ral visitation of the congregation was cont.
menced. In these visits, each one was per
aerially addressed on the subject of T ie!
godliness. The interest manifested by the
people; both old and young, in these visits, tra E
marked and"encouraging. The call for tie,,
Synodical Convention was heard by many
with great satisfaction, and deep, tender
seriousness in the house of God became non
and more manifest. On the 20th of Decem,
ber the congregation began to worship in the
basement of their new church edifice, now
in progress of erection. The members of
the church were requested to observe the
Thursday
* preceding, as a day of private
fasting and prayer to God, that he would not
" carry . us up thither unless he wouldgo
with us." During, the ervices on the Sab
bath there was uncommon solemnity and
melting of the heart's of the people before
the Lord; for he had come, by his Sprit, to
"make his rest glorious." The recommen
dations 'of the Convention were observed, so
far as appropriate to our particular circum
stances. An unusual spirit of prayer seemed
.to be poured upon the people; the depth
and power of religious interest became daily
more apparent; and the demand for a more
frequent nib of the means of grace became
so strong that a series of meetings was com
menced in January, in connexion with the
communion seam. These meetings were
continued daily for two weeks. At that time
thirty were added to the communion, twenty
fine of whom were on examination. From
that time the interest in religion continued;
there were deep humiliation, brokenness of
heart; and earnest prayer among the people;
there Were many inquirera ; and our meet
ings were characterized by great solemnity,
tenderness, and stillneis. Previous to our
recent communion, which was held a few
"Creeks earlier than usual, on account of the
religions wants of the congregation, meetings
were held on every evening of the week, and
from, Thursday in day time. Twenty more
were admitted to the Lord's table, of whom
eighteen were on examination. The corn
munion'on the Sabbath was the most sweet,
solemn, and melting ever witnessed here; it
was indeed "sitting together in heavenly
places in 'Christ' , Jesus." There is still a
considerable number of inquirers; some of
whom' are now rejoicing in Gospel hope.
The' frrst fruits, therefore, of this work are
forty-three received to the communion on
examination; ; ; nearly one-half of whom are
males, twenty-two are heads of families, and
nine received baptism. Only the ordi
nary Scriptural means, preaching the Word,
prayer; presto* Visitation, and conversation
with- inquirer* have
,been used; no measures
were adopted to press inquirers to come out.
" God gave ' the increase." Brother Orr
assisted at the communion in January, and
Dr. Donaldeon at the recent one.
Form truly,
Yar the Preehiterian Banner and Advocate
-Letters from the. North.
IMMIGRATION.
The. peopling of Wisconsin has been priin•
cipally. . from New York and New England.
As many as eight out of ten of all the Amer
ican families, will he found to have come
from these parts, and principally from the
fonner. Yet have we a good sprinkling
from Ohio and Pennsylvania—the latter a
wholesome population of. Qerman Lutherans.
But our foreign immigration has been in
large proportions; and of
great varieties.
German CathOlies are numerous; but they
are generally (except in our cities, perhaps,)
a peaceable and industriou&elass. Next a
them, we have many Welsh settlemeats,and
these a decidedly, intelligent and religious
people. We have also not a few Norwe
gians, of whom, in general, the same thing
may be said. A colony of Hollanders
is located near Sheboygan, on our Eastern
border; while a few Canadian French, and
some remnants of Indian tribes, are seat
.tered about Green Bay. Bohemians and
`Swedes may also occasionally be met with;
but we have 'almost no colored people, bond
or . free. It will be seen that we are truly/
mingled people, and yet, the `manners, Wes,
and'institutions, are truly American, as a
whole. We live in harmony, and have only
to supply ourselves with a greater variety
Of instrumentalities, in order to do good. -A-
Bible Society here, in order to be useful,
must supply itself with the Scriptures in as
least five language&
haVe time, Mr. Editor, completed my
review of the principal, characteristics of nor
State. I have sketched its history—its agri
_cultural and other natural advantages—its re
ligions and educational Institutions; and now
its "Immigration, and origin of inhabitants.
All this has been with a view to one practi
'cal question—the desirableness of this local
ity, to those wha may be looking for a Re
m:, home.: We do not pretend to perfection ,
or wholly exclusive advantages. We sup
pose that lowa, and' Minnesota in particular ,
are States . very much like our own ; and we
have attempted to set down, without undue
partiality, those things in which we differ,
for better and worse, from the places from
which we came. One thing we claim, and
that is, reliability, so far as our I:norlcde
extends. And we say, therefore, as the re.
'stilt of some four years' residence here, with
pretty extensive opportunities of obtaining
'correct information, that to those who cau
come, with right knowledge and correct too
tives, amongst us, we know of no new coun
try which offers, on the whole, more induce
ments for immigration than this. There L 5
yet great roam, and great need of Ouch in
habitants. The present time is a highif
favorable one for making sueh removals .
On account of the pressure of the times,
(which, nevertheless, has beet less here,
probably, than in most places,) real estate
is low, and the expense of living small.
Good 'homesteads 'may be purchased at a
on original prices, while,
A. McEtwAr;